Wet 'n Wild Water Park

Did you know that Universal Orlando Resort has its own water park? You might
not have known about It's very easy to get to from I-Drive hotels like the Hawthorn
Suites by Wyndham Orlando Convention Center.

The
water park is called Wet 'n Wild, and the name is very fitting. There's plenty
of cool refreshing water to chill you out on a hot Florida summer day, and it
has many rides aimed squarely at the adrenaline addicts in your family.

Many of the thrill rides are for single passengers. For example, the Storm
is a wild body coaster that sends you careening around a giant bowl before you
finally drop into the splash pool. Der Stuka is a six-story slide that sends
you into a straight-down 250 foot plummet before you slide into the 115 foot
water runway to ease your transition back to earth. Bomb Bay is a killer, not
only for the ride experience but for the anticipation. You step onto the trap
door, where you never know exactly when you'll suddenly find yourself hurtling
in a nearly vertical 76 foot drop. Mach 5 is a mat ride that pits you in a race
against other riders.

If your family members like to play together, they'll get plenty of opportunities
to do it at Wet 'n Wild. For example, the Bubba Tub is a family ride where your
raft bumps down the humps on a crazy six-story slide. Disco H20 takes four people
on a tube through a crazy conglomeration of music and lights, while Brainwash
sends four-passenger tubes on a 53 foot drop into a dark, wild funnel. The Surge
also puts four family members together for a twisting, turning water slide ride,
and the Flyer zips you off onto a toboggan-style adventure. Pairs can ride together
on the Black Hole, an enclosed water slide that immerses you into a disorienting
multi-sensory experience. The Blast is another two person ride, but beware.
You're going to get soaked under waterfalls and spurting pipes.

Although most of the rides at Wet 'n Wild are versions of traditional water
slides, its lakeside location lets it offer something unique. Want to go water
skating or try your hand at knee skiing? For a small extra fee, you can sign
up to get hauled by a cableway around the lake as you try to maintain your balance
on a wake board or knee board.

Relaxing Rides at Wet N Wild

Does all that sound a little too wild? Don't worry, there's a nice, relaxing
lazy river and a wave pool where you can go with he flow. If you've got young
kids in your party, head over to Blastaway Beach, a safe and secure play area
with only one entrance/exit to make it easy to supervisor your youngsters. It's
doubtful they'll want to go anywhere else because this huge kiddie play area
has a 60 foot tall sandcastle packed with 15 slides and over 160 interactive
toys. It's the largest family water play area in the Sunshine State.

Wet
'n Wild is open all year 'round, although some attractions close in the off-season
for rehab. It's still worth a visit in the winter when temperatures are still
mild enough for some water play because you'll be rewarded with very short lines.

What if you can only visit in the summer, when Wet 'n Wild tends to draw huge
crowds? If you don't want to wait in line, you can buy an express pass for the
most popular slides. Although it's a little pricey, it ensures that you get
to try out all the best rides, even on the craziest crowded days.

If you don't want to buy a pass, get to Wet 'n Wild at opening time and you'll
beat the crowd. Head over to the most popular rides first and do them before
the masses descend. Then enjoy the more relaxed experiences, like the wave pool
and lazy river, once the lines get long.

Does it sound tempting to fit a day at Wet 'n Wild into your trip? Go to www.orlandtravelproviders.com
or call 1-800-618-5002 to find out how to work it into your vacation package.